Let me preface this with saying I am a Civilian now and have been for 5 years.
I still have my two pair of boots from basic in 90. They gone through two pairs of heels but would still work.
I wore them for details that were going to chew up the exteriors. They look like crap but they are black and lace up.
Jungle boots and desert boots maybe a year. I have never been in a Jungle so as far as wet all the time I don't know. The stitch comes apart at the heel first or the interior comes apart and your foot is grating on the seams.
I have the same ruck I bought and except for sun fade it is going strong.
Treat it like you own it and it will last. Something Pvt Snuffy doesn't get until you make him buy the replacement.
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